Hemorrhoids decisions — 2017

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder has been reopened and is now pending. The evidence received since the last final denial shows that his right shoulder disorder may be related to military service.,Service connection was granted for major depressive disorder, but no specific rating or compensation amount was provided as it was not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and TDIU were denied. The maximum schedular rating for residuals of status-post hemorrhoid surgery has been granted, but the Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating. Lumbosacral strain is rated at 20 percent disabling, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity at 10 percent, and left lower extremity at 10 percent. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to outstanding service treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded to obtain updated VA examinations and treatment records, as the current information in the file is outdated.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the current severity of his dysthymic disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hemorrhoids.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for various gastrointestinal and prostate conditions. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to incomplete information and need for additional development, including an addendum opinion considering the Veteran's current enrollment in a vocational rehabilitation program.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis, hemorrhoids, and tinea pedis. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for stroke residuals, dementia, and hemorrhoids were denied. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was found to be at Level I in both ears, warranting a noncompensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) is denied as he does not meet the criteria for SMC based on need for aid and attendance due to non-service connected right lung adenocarcinoma. The preponderance of evidence shows that his need for additional care is due to lung cancer, which is not service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a right hand injury and an initial rating of 20 percent for left leg varicose veins. The Veteran's hemorrhoids disability is not rated higher than the current 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hemorrhoids are related to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disabilities are rated at a 30 percent rating, effective December 1, 2008.,The Veteran's hemorrhoids are currently rated as noncompensable (0 percent), effective December 1, 2008.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids and erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected disabilities has been granted. The effective date of the award is not specified in this decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The lumbar spine condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and there was no evidence of cervical or hemorrhoid conditions related to service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral elbow epicondylitis, left hip bursitis, left hand pain, heart murmur, hemorrhoids, pseudofolliculitis barbae, right foot fungus, hyperhidrosis and left arm cubital syndrome.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the applicable rating criteria, as there is no evidence of large or thrombotic hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue or persistent bleeding with secondary anemia or fissures. The current noncompensable evaluation remains unchanged.